Duesenberg Caribou Narvik Blue
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Essential Information About the Duesenberg Caribou Black Guitar
- Chambered solid alder body with extra-large sound chambers: a "lively" feel, beautiful resonance, and reduced weight.
- Premium pickup combo Domino P90 (neck) + GrandVintage Humbucker (bridge): clarity, character, and versatility from clean to crunch.
- Diamond Deluxe Tremola vibrato: smooth action, reliable tuning stability, and simplified string changes.
- Pleck setup + meticulous finishes: even frets, immediate playing comfort, and a high-end feel.
Caribou: The Creative Outsider in the Duesenberg Universe
The Caribou was designed for musicians who want to break away from classic formats. Its chambered construction places it halfway between a solid body and a semi-hollow: it offers the precision of a modern electric guitar with a more open and organic response. The "Cat-Eye" aesthetic, cream binding, and maple top mark a guitar with a bold look, crafted to inspire.
For Whom and Which Styles?
The Duesenberg Caribou Black is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive and distinctive electric guitar, suitable for both stage and studio. Thanks to the P90 + humbucker duo and the 3-position selector, it excels in rock, indie, blues, pop, alternative, and even more rootsy genres, while remaining comfortable with modern tones when pushing the amp.
Sound
The chambered solid American alder body provides a direct attack and well-present mids, while adding air and resonance thanks to the sound chambers: the sound breathes more than a classic solid body, with natural sustain and very musical projection. The maple top adds a touch of definition and precision, ideal for clear chords and melodic lines that easily "cut through" the mix.
Regarding pickups, the Domino P90 neck pickup delivers a rich, articulate, and warm tone, perfect for expressive cleans and punchy crunches. The GrandVintage Humbucker bridge pickup offers more density and drive, with beautiful clarity for riffs, solos, and controlled overdrive. The simple electronics (1 volume, 1 tone, 3-position selector) promote quick handling and effective adjustments in real situations.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The guitar comes with a Duesenberg Custom Line gig bag and the necessary Allen wrenches. To stay within the original specifications, you can opt for a set of strings 010-050 (same gauge as factory-installed) to maintain the feel and balance of the vibrato.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HS | Nbrs of frets | 22 |
| Category | Asymmetric | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Blue |
| Top | Maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | East Indian rosewood | Hardware | Nickel |
| Type | Solid American alder with sound chambers | Headstock | Black |
| Dimensions | 41 x 32.5 cm / 16.14" x 12.6" | Tuners | Duesenberg Z-Tuners |
| Depth (sides) | 4.5 cm / 1.8" | Bridge | Duesenberg steel saddle bridge |
| Binding | Cream | Tremolo | Duesenberg Diamond Deluxe Tremolo, short version |
| Pickguard | Black | Strap button | Duesenberg Standard (Straplock compatible) |
| Finish | PUR lacquer. Back and sides Trans-Black. | Hardware color | Nickel |
| Width | 42.5 mm / 1.67" (nut), 52 mm / 2.05" (12th fret) | Pickup (neck) | Duesenberg Domino P90 |
| Thickness | 21 mm / 0.83" (1st fret), 24 mm / 0.94" (12th fret) | Pickup (bridge) | Duesenberg GrandVintage Humbucker |
| Shape | Medium D | 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 | |
| Inlays | Cream dots | ▸ 1 volume | |
| Frets | 22 Jumbo 2.8 x 1.0 mm | ▸ 1 tone | |
| Scale length | 648 mm / 25.5" | ▸ 3-way pickup selector | |
| Truss rod | Dual-action steel | ||
Questions frequently asked
What tones does the P90 humbucker configuration offer?
The combination of the Domino P90 in the neck and the GrandVintage Humbucker in the bridge covers warm cleans and denser overdrives. The 3-way selector allows choosing each pickup individually or their combination.
Is the vibrato on the Duesenberg Caribou Narvik Blue suitable for a 10-50 gauge string set?
The tremolo comes factory-installed with a 010-050 string set. It is possible to keep this gauge to maintain the intended balance of the instrument. The necessary Allen keys are included for adjustments.
What are the neck dimensions and scale length?
The Medium D neck features a nut width of 42.5 mm, 52 mm at the 12th fret, and a scale length of 648 mm.
Is this guitar available left-handed?
This version is stated as not suitable for left-handed players. It has 22 jumbo frets on an East Indian rosewood fingerboard.
What accessories come with the guitar?
Delivery includes a Duesenberg Custom Line gig bag along with all the necessary Allen keys.



